WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE STARTING OUT IN YOUR FIELD TODAY?
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Greg McGreevey
TELECOMMUTES FROM VANCOUVER AS WEST COAST ACCOUNT MANAGER
HEXION SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
“Make sure you’re communicating with
people within the company, because you can
feel like you’re on the end of a tether. Just like
anything, communication is important, not only to
your customer, but to building relationships
within your company.”
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Celinda Rupert
FORMER OWNER OF IDUHAIR & CO. AND
PRESIDENT OF VANCOUVER’S DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION
“Go to school and get some type of business degree. That’s what I lack. The new owners (of my business) have that. I can bring to the table skills of doing hair and day-to-day operations. But they can do the business side.” |
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Taber Nash
CO-OWNER
NASH MOTORCYCLE CO., VANCOUVER
“If someone is looking to do the motorcycle thing,
whether it’s repairs or whatever,as long as they enjoy
it and have a good knowledge of what they’re doing
and can provide a good service, they’re doing all right.” |
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Jamie Dotson
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
IQ CREDIT UNION, VANCOUVER
“You have to believe in what you’re doing. You have to get out there and build relationships, to be continuously in the community visiting contacts. In my position, it’s caring about people and following through. I’m a hugger. For me
the credit union is an extended family.” |
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Janice Wright
FOUNDER AND OWNER
THE GODDARD SCHOOL IN VANCOUVER
“Study it thoroughly before you do it.
Make sure it’s where your heart is, that your
heart is with children and families and that’s
your passion. Then step back and enjoy all
that comes with it. It’s wonderful to
hear the things that a three-year-old will say.” |
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